- Matchup: Xavier Musketeers vs Georgetown Hoyas
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Xavier Musketeers (8-3) will visit Capital One Arena, aiming to triumph over the Georgetown Hoyas (7-3).
The most recent game for Xavier ended with a heavy 98-57 loss against Creighton. The Musketeers concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 36.4% (24 out of 66) and made only 6 of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 3 out of 6, achieving a 50.0% success rate. On rebounding, Xavier secured 27 boards, including 9 offensive rebounds. They provided 16 assists but also turned the ball over 10 times and recorded 5 steals. Defensively, Xavier allowed Creighton to shoot an impressive 60.3% from the field (38 of 63). Creighton also tallied 31 assists and managed 11 steals. Notably, they grabbed 37 rebounds (5 offensive, 32 defensive) and performed at 60.0% from the charity stripe, making 6 of 10 attempts. They excelled from three-point range, hitting 16 of 33 shots. Xavier was assessed 14 personal fouls, while Creighton was called for 12.
Malik Moore stepped up in the last game, contributing 14 points with a shooting efficiency of 41.7% (5 of 12). Over 34 minutes on the floor, he also recorded 5 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.
Xavier enters this matchup with an 8-3 record for the season. They average 78.4 points per game (162nd nationally) and own a field goal percentage of 42.6%. The Musketeers are making 37.1% of their three-point attempts (116 of 313) and possess a free-throw percentage of 67.6%. As a team, they average 36.3 rebounds per game and have accumulated a total of 208 assists this season, ranking them 23rd in Division I for passing efficiency. They turn the ball over an average of 8.8 times per game while committing 16.5 fouls.
Defensively, Xavier forces 13.1 turnovers per game and averages 17.4 fouls. They currently rank 328th in assists allowed, yielding 184 assists this year. The Musketeers permit a field goal percentage of 45.3% (292 of 644) and allow 37.7 rebounds per game collectively. They restrict opponents to 30.4% from beyond the arc and rank 143rd in Division I for points allowed per game, averaging 71.5.
In their last appearance, the Georgetown Hoyas secured a 78-69 victory over Marquette. On the rebounding front, Georgetown allowed Marquette to grab 29 rebounds in total (11 offensive). The Hoyas shot 26.9% (7 of 26) from three-point range while finishing 8 of 12 (66.7%) from the free-throw line. Marquette managed to convert 27 of 64 shots from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 42.2%. Meanwhile, Georgetown recorded a field goal percentage of 46.6%, hitting 27 out of 58 attempts, and successfully made 4 out of 16 three-point shots (25.0%). They achieved an impressive 87.0% free-throw success rate, sinking 20 out of 23 attempts. Marquette was called for 18 personal fouls, giving the Hoyas ample opportunities at the line. Georgetown also managed to collect 38 total rebounds (26 defensive, 12 offensive).
Julius Halaifonua shone brightly for the Hoyas, scoring 21 points on 7 of 10 shooting, resulting in a 70.0% shooting rate, alongside 6 rebounds in 35 minutes of play, and recorded 4 assists.
Georgetown holds a record of 7-3 this season. Offensively, they are shooting at a rate of 43.8% from the field, ranking 262nd in college basketball. The Hoyas have amassed 782 points this season (average 78.2 points per game) alongside 37.0 rebounds per game. They distribute the basketball for 15.9 assists per game (107th in Division 1) and turn the ball over 8.8 times per contest. Georgetown averages 19.2 personal fouls each game and converts 73.6% of their free throw attempts.
On the defensive side, the Hoyas concede 33.9% on three-point shots (78 of 230) and allow opponents to convert 75.7% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 11.8 assists and 35.8 rebounds per game, ranking 79th and 244th in Division I, respectively. Defensively, Georgetown ranks 211th in points allowed per game at 74.1. They force opponents into 12.4 turnovers per game while permitting a shooting percentage of 42.3% (131st in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Georgetown
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